Liashchenko steps down as Ukrzaliznytsia head
Yevhen Liashchenko has tendered his resignation as chairman of the board of Ukraine's state rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia.
Economy
07 October 2024
Ukraine, Slovakia to develop cooperation in agricultural sector
During the Ukrainian government delegation's visit to Slovakia, the heads of the respective agriculture ministries signed a memorandum of cooperation in agriculture and the food industry.
Ukraine's international reserves decrease by 8% in September - NBU
As of October 1, Ukraine's international reserves stood at USD 38.9 billion, a decrease of 8.1% from the previous month.
Ukraine awaiting new defense contracts with Slovak enterprises - Shmyhal
Ukraine is expecting to see new defense contracts being signed at the level of Ukrainian and Slovak companies, and is also counting on the start of joint production of Bozena demining vehicles.
Ukraine, Slovakia to create Eastern European energy hub - Shmyhal
Ukraine and Slovakia agreed on establishing an Eastern European energy hub.
Government to determine priority areas for grants as part of Brave1 cluster
The Ukrainian Digital Transformation Ministry is planning to determine priority areas, in which the Brave1 defense tech cluster participants will be receiving increased grant support from the state.
Ukraine's parliament to consider bill on tax increases this week
Ukrainian MPs will consider at second reading this week the bill on the peculiarities of taxation during martial law.
Ukraine’s state budget gets USD 52.3B in customs payments
In September, USD 52.3 billion in customs payments was collected for the state budget, which is USD 1.2 billion more than in the previous month.
06 October 2024
No power outages forecast on Monday
There are no plans to restrict electricity consumption on Monday, October 7.
Portfolio of war bonds grows 2.4 times over past year – National Bank
As of October 1, 2024, the largest volume of war bonds is concentrated in banks – primary dealers. The second largest portfolio of war bonds is held by Ukrainian citizens and businesses.
A total of 500 settlements in Ukraine left without power
As of the morning of Sunday, October 6, 500 settlements remain partially or fully without power.
Ukraine Energy Support Fund to install solar power plants at three Ukrainian medical facilities
The Energy Partnership Secretariat has announced new tenders for the re-equipment of the power supply system of three health care facilities in Ukraine with the installation of photovoltaic power plants.
05 October 2024
No rolling blackouts planned in Ukraine on Sunday
Ukraine's power grid operator Ukrenergo says no rolling blackouts are scheduled for Sunday, October 6.
Ukrainian, Moldovan Energy Ministers discuss energy security
Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko and his Moldovan counterpart, Victor Parlicov, discussed functioning of the energy system under Russian attacks, focusing on measures to balance it in emergency situations.
Communities should be ready for any scenarios during heating period - Kuleba
Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction and Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, has inspected the progress of construction of engineering protection at substations in the Sumy region and emphasized that communities should be ready for any scenarios during the heating period.
Vinnytsia region’s farmers harvest 70% of grains and legumes
As of October 4, Vinnytsia region’s farmers harvested 70% of the grains and legumes and threshed more than 2.6 million tonnes of grain.
Ukraine to strengthen cooperation with OECD in digital and regulatory policy sector
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted two documents initiating Ukraine's accession to the Digital Economy Policy Committee and the Regulatory Policy Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Transport Safety Service collects a record UAH 600M in fines in 2023
This year, the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety (Ukrtransbezpeka) expects to collect a similar amount in fines to that of last year, which reached a record UAH 600 million.
04 October 2024
Ukraine will attract EUR 62M in additional financing from EIB - Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted two documents that will help attract almost EUR 62 million in additional financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the energy sector.
Ternopil region produces almost 72,000 tonnes of sugar
Sugar refineries in the Ternopil region produced almost 72,000 tonnes of sugar.
Mykolaiv region’s harvest of melons, watermelons grows 20% this year
This year, all categories of farms in the Mykolaiv region harvested 19.5 thousand tonnes of gourds, which is 20% more than last year.
Energy Ministry representatives, French partners discuss priorities of assistance to energy sector
Ukrainian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Andarak discussed the priorities of assistance to the Ukrainian energy sector with Armel Castets, Deputy Director for International Financing of Enterprises and Foreign Trade Support at the Directorate General of the Treasury of France.
03 October 2024
Hryvnia weakening through flexible forex rate helps curb inflation - NBU Governor
The hryvnia has weakened by 13% against the dollar over the year of the managed flexibility regime on the foreign exchange market, which at the same time helped curb inflation and improve the trade balance.
Auditors to check NABU's undercover detective unit - Kryvonos
Independent auditors, who have started working at the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), will check the work of a secret unit of undercover detectives.
Three cogeneration units in Ivano-Frankivsk generate electricity, three more to be installed – mayor
The city of Ivano-Frankivsk has three cogeneration units that generate electricity through gas combustion. There are plans to install three more.
Ukraine to receive concessional loan from South Korea for first time
On October 2, Ukraine signed a loan agreement with the Export-Import Bank of Korea to attract USD 100 million, which will be the first financial support provided by the Republic of Korea.
Finance Ministry places domestic government bonds for UAH 12.1B
On October 1, 2024, Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance raised UAH 12.142 billion to the state budget at an auction for the placement of domestic government bonds.
02 October 2024
Ukraine's PM, USAID administrator discuss preparations for winter in Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and USAID Administrator Samantha Power have discussed energy and preparations for the upcoming winter in Ukraine.
Ukraine to receive preferential loan from Korea for first time
On October 2, Ukraine signed a loan agreement with the Export-Import Bank of Korea for USD 100 million, which will be the first financial support from the Republic of Korea.